TNI-style Green Uniform During The Fit And Proper Test Of General Andika, Commission I Is Considered To Be Protecting The Dignity Of The DPR

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JAKARTA - The leadership and members of Commission I of the House of Representatives compactly wore military-style costumes while conducting a fit and proper test for the candidate for TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa, Saturday, November 6.

The compactness of Commission I of the DPR wearing a field uniform with the green color typical of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) was highlighted by the public. Because, the defense commission is considered like the personnel of the army (AD). In fact, the DPR is a civilian representation.

This criticism was observed in comments on the Twitter account belonging to the Chairperson of Commission I of the House of Representatives Meutya Hafid. Meutya previously posted congratulations to General Andika who had passed the fit and proper test, complete with a group photo.

In response, political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, Jamiluddin Ritonga, objected to the use of military-style costumes considering that the DPR is a political institution for civilian representation.

According to Jamiluddin, the House of Representatives Commission I should not wear military costumes in an official event at the parliament building.

In addition, he said, the impression of respect and empathy for Andika Perkasa is also unwarranted. Because, in the meeting the agenda was a fit and proper test, in which Commission I had to test the fit and properness of Andika Perkasa to be the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces.

Therefore, members of Commission I should wear the symbols of the DPR, not the military.

"The dignity of the DPR RI has not been maintained when the fit and proper test is completed. Members of Commission I are competing to take selfies with Andika Perkasa. This kind of behavior is very inappropriate when viewed from the function of the DPR RI, especially the supervisory function," said Jamiluddin to VOI, Sunday , November 7th.

Impressed instead of conducting a fit and proper test, Jamiluddin considered that the members of the House of Representatives in Commission I were seen meeting big fans, so they competed to ask for a group photo.

"So the members of Commission I seem to have dissolved and merged with Andika Perkasa. The barriers that should have existed in the fit and proper test disappeared by themselves," explained Jamiluddin.

Therefore, said Jamiluddin, it is worth questioning the seriousness of the members of Commission I in conducting the fit and proper test of the candidate for the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Because it seems like a 'fan meeting' rather than a fit and proper test.

"Embarrassing things like that certainly should not be repeated. Every member of the DPR RI should know their function so that they can maintain their attitudes and behavior," said Jamiluddin.

Jamiluddin added that members of Commission I should be able to maintain the dignity of the DPR. "Keep the symbols of the DPR RI and carry out their functions consistently. Don't disappoint the people who have voted for you," he continued.